Judge Michael S. Kenitz

Applies to

Scheduling conference data sheet

Each party must complete the Scheduling Conference Data Sheet and return it to the Court one week before the scheduling conference.

Applies to

Jury demand withdrawal

A jury demand may not be withdrawn after payment of the jury fee without the written consent of all other parties.

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Hearing notice

The notice to defendants must state that judgment will be granted on the hearing date unless someone appears to object.

Alternatively, counsel may mail a copy of the proposed form to opposing counsel with the condition that if no objection is brought to the attention of the court within five days from the date of receipt by the Court, approval is presumed and the Court may execute the original after the five days.

The completed Scheduling Conference Data Sheet must be returned to the Court one week before the scheduling conference.

An objection to the telephone scheduling order must be made within 10 days of mailing; otherwise, the order is final.

Unless the Court directs otherwise, a copy of any proposed order, findings, conclusions of law, or judgment must be submitted to opposing counsel before submission to the Court.

Service

Mail to opposing party

Counsel may mail the proposed form to opposing counsel, and if no objection is brought to the Court's attention within five days after the Court receives it, approval is presumed and the Court may execute the original after five days.

For mortgagee's counsel to appear by affidavit at a default foreclosure judgment hearing, a hearing date must be obtained and all defendants must receive notice that judgment will be granted unless someone appears to object.

A motion may not be scheduled on a date previously provided by the Judicial Assistant for another motion in the same case without the judge's prior approval.

If the parties agree to submission on briefs without oral argument, they should advise the Judicial Assistant and request a briefing schedule, which the judge will set.

Contact

Phone to clerk

The plaintiff's attorney must initiate a telephone scheduling conference by calling the judge's clerk after all attorneys are on the line.